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Japanese Pop (J-Pop) Rankings Popular Among Women [2026]

We’ve put together a collection of popular J-pop songs by female artists that have racked up lots of plays.You’re sure to find the perfect track for you.Feel free to use this as a reference.You might even discover a wonderful song you’ve never listened to before!

Playlist

Japanese Pop (J-Pop) Rankings Popular Among Women [2026]
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1orionYonezu Kenshi
orionYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A song that wishes for a connection with someone far away
2beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s signature love song “Kabuto…”
3You don’t listen to rock.aimyon
You don't listen to rock.aimyonplay_arrow
A popular song by Aimyon, “Marigold.”
4CHE.R.RYYUI
CHE.R.RYYUIplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that depicts the pure feelings of unrequited love
5StoryAI
StoryAIplay_arrow
The AI known for its husky voice. In the song...
6NAOHY
NAOHYplay_arrow
HY's 'NAO' is an easy-to-sing ballad.
7planetariumOtsuka Ai
planetariumOtsuka Aiplay_arrow
A ballad imbued with the bittersweetness of love under the starry sky
8Time Goes ByEvery Little Thing
Time Goes ByEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
A universally moving love song about love and growth
9Happy Endingback number
Happy Endingback numberplay_arrow
back number movie theme song, the heartbreak of a breakup
10PrologueUru
PrologueUruplay_arrow
A wistful unrequited love song, Uru’s “Prologue”
11bouquetback number
bouquetback numberplay_arrow
In June 2011, back number...
12Marigoldaimyon
Marigoldaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon captivates across generations with her popular songs.
13frecklesJUDY AND MARY
frecklesJUDY AND MARYplay_arrow
A classic youth rock anthem brimming with a sense of speed
14366 daysHY
366 daysHYplay_arrow
Vocal tips for HY’s popular ballad “366 Days”
15HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback numberplay_arrow
Unrequited love song by back number
16SoupFujihara Sakura
SoupFujihara Sakuraplay_arrow
Sakura Fujiwara’s debut song, produced by Masaharu Fukuyama
17JupiterHirahara Ayaka
JupiterHirahara Ayakaplay_arrow
Make classic masterpieces moving through song
18threadNakajima Miyuki
threadNakajima Miyukiplay_arrow
How to sing the timeless classic 'Ito' loved across generations
19Because I fell in loveaimyon
Because I fell in loveaimyonplay_arrow
A classic song that sings of the sense of loss in love and of gratitude
20First LoveUtada Hikaru
First LoveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
The appeal of Hikaru Utada’s vocals in ballads
21Unrequited lovemiwa
Unrequited lovemiwaplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love
22youUtada Hikaru
youUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A love-expression song by Hikaru Utada. It’s also popular for use at weddings.
23Song of FlowersAimer
Song of FlowersAimerplay_arrow
Aimer’s 13th single, a deep singing voice
24To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyon
To Those Who Know the Blue of the Skyaimyonplay_arrow
A heartfelt song that portrays Aimyon’s youth
25May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
May it be filled with kindnessJUJUplay_arrow
A song where an encounter with love makes the heart shine
26rainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
Nijiiro is an easy-to-sing and popular song.
27Like this tonightaimyon
Like this tonightaimyonplay_arrow
Aimer, a masterpiece that sings of unrequited love
28A Naked Heartaimyon
A Naked Heartaimyonplay_arrow
For people in their 40s, Aimyon feels like the new...
29instinctShiina Ringo
instinctShiina Ringoplay_arrow
Shiina Ringo's distinctive sound and powerful vocals
30God of RomanceHirose Kōmi
God of RomanceHirose Kōmiplay_arrow
Kohmi Hirose’s signature song “God of Romance”
31ORIONNakajima Mika
ORIONNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
Insert song of Ryuusei no Kizuna: Mika Nakashima’s vocal technique
32Hey,SHISHAMO
Hey,SHISHAMOplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that portrays the heartache of unrequited love
33tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawa
tobacco / cigarette(s)Koresawaplay_arrow
Portraying the pain of heartbreak with the quiet tones of an acoustic guitar
34Happinessback number
Happinessback numberplay_arrow
Tear-jerking, heart-wrenching love songs by back number
35dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yoplay_arrow
Yo Hitoto’s ballad wishing for love and peace
36You…Nishino Kana
You...Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s famous song that sings about gratitude and feelings for a lover
37The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUEplay_arrow
DREAMS COME TRUE’s heartwarming love classic
38The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
The Story You Don't Knowsupercellplay_arrow
Anime Bakemonogatari ending theme, a song of youth
39A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yokoplay_arrow
Yoko Takahashi's Evangelion theme song transcends generations.
40Secret of my heartKuraki Mai
Secret of my heartKuraki Maiplay_arrow
Mai Kuraki, a singer drawing attention for her Detective Conan ending theme
41BeautifulSuperfly
BeautifulSuperflyplay_arrow
A song whose high notes by Shiho Ochi and powerful message boost self-esteem.
42Unfit to be a loverKoresawa
Unfit to be a loverKoresawaplay_arrow
A heartfelt cry depicting the anguish of heartbreak and self-reflection
43moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiroplay_arrow
Chihiro Onitsuka’s moving masterpiece: an expression of loneliness and self-confidence
44TOMORROWMayo Okamoto
TOMORROW Mayuo Okamotoplay_arrow
Mayo Okamoto’s message song of courage and hope
45User ManualNishino Kana
User ManualNishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu” is an original love song.
46HeroAmuro Namie
HeroAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s uplifting song that sings of courage and hope
47Having someone you likeJY
Having someone you likeJYplay_arrow
JY’s song as an effective love-theme anthem.
48I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
I'll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJaplay_arrow
Poignant lyrics of a long-distance love, resonating with the heart
49Snow WhiteFlower
Snow WhiteFlowerplay_arrow
Snow White, a forbidden love, a heartrending love song
50A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that conveys love and gratitude
51I long to see you now.MISIA
I long to see you now.MISIAplay_arrow
The longing to meet a loved one across time
52Unrequited loveAimer
Unrequited loveAimerplay_arrow
Falsetto practice method for Aimer’s famous song “Kataomoi”
53To Hikarimiwa
To Hikarimiwaplay_arrow
miwa’s hit songs: anthems of relationships and hope
54To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawa
To all my ex-girlfriendsKoresawaplay_arrow
A heartwarming love song that expresses gratitude for past romances
55White LoveSPEED
White LoveSPEEDplay_arrow
Confession of snow, a song of pure love resonating in winter
56cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s love-themed pop songs color our youth.
57crescent moonayaka
crescent moonayakaplay_arrow
Imbuing a crescent moon with the poignancy of a long-distance love
58First loveUtada Hikaru
First loveUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
A song that expresses the evolution and allure of Hikaru Utada
59A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Hikaru Utada’s “Hanataba o Kimi ni” is a song for her mother.
60TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
TouchIwasaki Yoshimiplay_arrow
Yoshimi Iwasaki’s youth song, a moving theme song
61Love StoryAmuro Namie
Love StoryAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s classic that expresses heartbreak and hope
62Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina
Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akinaplay_arrow
Akina Nakamori’s classic songs captivate with deep emotion and powerful expressiveness.
63EverythingMISIA
EverythingMISIAplay_arrow
A song of love and gratitude that shines with MISIA’s overwhelming vocal prowess
64PreciousItō Yuna
PreciousItō Yunaplay_arrow
Depicting the emotions shifting from anxiety to certainty
65DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Cheering song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
66Snow BlossomNakajima Mika
Snow BlossomNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad that depicts the feelings of winter love
67to clear up (weather)Yorushika
to clear up (weather)Yorushikaplay_arrow
A Song of Emotions and Hope After the Rain
68I want to be your lover.Abe Mao
I want to be your lover.Abe Maoplay_arrow
A pure unrequited love song by a high school student
69CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie
CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namieplay_arrow
Namie Amuro’s classic wedding song
70Song of LoveKōda Kumi
Song of LoveKōda Kumiplay_arrow
The appeal of Kumi Koda’s classic song “Ai no Uta”
71Whimsical Romanticikimonogakari
Whimsical Romanticikimonogakariplay_arrow
Whimsical Romantic that everyone can enjoy
72Because you are hereUru
Because you are hereUruplay_arrow
Love and gratitude woven into the lyrics
73Merry XmasBoA
Merry XmasBoAplay_arrow
Pure love and moving emotions in Christmas songs
74Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi
Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoiplay_arrow
Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow” resonates with the heart.
75Only for you, clear skiesYorushika
Only for you, clear skiesYorushikaplay_arrow
A poignant summer youth song filled with emotion
76Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
An uplifting SHISHAMO cheer song that blows away fatigue
77Eine KleineYonezu Kenshi
Eine KleineYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Is there anyone in Japan who doesn’t know it by now? It’s so...
78Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumi
Message of RougeMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
A classic song from the Kiki’s Delivery Service generation—sweet and nostalgic.
79Robinsonsupittsu
Robinsonsupittsuplay_arrow
Spitz’s classic song “Robinson” resonates with the heart.
80Girls don’t cry.katahira rina
Girls don't cry.katahira rinaplay_arrow
A song about a woman who, though hurt by an unhappy love, lives on with strength.
81Song of PointillismInoue Sonoko
Song of PointillismInoue Sonokoplay_arrow
A beautiful ballad by Sonoko Inoue and Mrs. GREEN APPLE
82MPRINCESS PRINCESS
MPRINCESS PRINCESSplay_arrow
The appeal of classic songs that sing about the pain of heartbreak
83Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hana
Goodbye, my beloved.Hana*Hanaplay_arrow
A ballad that portrays parting and moving forward
84Don’t give upZARD
Don't give upZARDplay_arrow
ZARD’s iconic 1990s hit “Makenaide” (“Don’t Give Up”)
85fragileEvery Little Thing
fragileEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
A song that sings of a love confession and bittersweet feelings
86BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suiseiplay_arrow
Bibideba is a difficult, ultra-hard rap track
87bow knotAimer
bow knotAimerplay_arrow
Expressing love poignantly through a butterfly knot
88Please forget it.Yorushika
Please forget it.Yorushikaplay_arrow
Singing of the heartbreaking feelings of lost love and farewell
89Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako
Unchanging ThingsOku Hanakoplay_arrow
Hanako Oku's 'Kawaranai Mono' is a classic song from the movie.
90It’s nothing.Kamishiraishi Mone
It's nothing.Kamishiraishi Moneplay_arrow
Your Name. ending theme, a masterpiece by RADWIMPS
91A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi
A Midsummer Night's DreamMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
Yuming’s classic hit “Someone’s Sleep”!
92Love WindIkuta Rira
Love WindIkuta Riraplay_arrow
A cheer song portraying the beginning of love
93Mutual loveaiko
Mutual loveaikoplay_arrow
Aiko’s “Sōshi Sōai” is a song filled with bittersweet emotions.
94Things that have formShibasaki Kou
Things that have formShibasaki Kouplay_arrow
A poignant love song, a classic that’s friendly for beginners
95Soul RevolutionSuperfly
Soul RevolutionSuperflyplay_arrow
A rock song that moved audiences on a soccer program
96The summer you gave meieiri reo
The summer you gave meieiri reoplay_arrow
Leo Ieiri’s youthful song about summer love
97Lingering Snowiruka
Lingering Snowirukaplay_arrow
An out-of-season snowfall paints a scene of farewell
98Zankyo SankaAimer
Zankyo SankaAimerplay_arrow
Demon Slayer opening theme, smash hit song
99Thank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
The moving song “YELL” by Ikimono-gakari
100the best in the worldInoue Sonoko
the best in the worldInoue Sonokoplay_arrow
Inoue Sonoko’s love songs captivate the heart.